Lower Falls
Minnesota · 20-foot drop · Gooseberry Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Lower Falls is a waterfall in Lake County, Minnesota. It drops roughly 20 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Falls (this page) | — | 20 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Lower Falls | 0 mi | 20 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Middle Falls | 0 mi | 23 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Falls | 0 mi | 33 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Fifth Falls | 1 mi | 15 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Lower Falls | 6 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Lower Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Lower Falls?
Lower Falls is 20 feet (6 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Lower Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Lower Falls is inside Gooseberry Falls State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Lower Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Gooseberry Falls State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Lower Falls?
No entrance fee. Gooseberry Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Lower Falls from a major city?
Lower Falls is 11 miles from Beaver Bay (about 16 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
47.1428, -91.4673
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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